No matter what happens, I will win without fail. The most important thing is kosen-rufu, the Daishonin’s mandate; it mustn’t be delayed for even a day.  ​

Mr Toda sternly warned: ​

“As Gakkai members, all of us have been born with a great mission. We mustn’t be lazy or cowardly. After all, we’re Bodhisattvas of the Earth who champion the cause of kosen-rufu.”​

“No matter what happens, I will win without fail. The most important thing is kosen-rufu, the Daishonin’s mandate; it mustn’t be delayed for even a day. The Soka Gakkai is the sole organisation that can achieve this mandate. Isn’t it a truly magnificent mission we have? We are the Bodhisattvas of the Earth whose mission is to work for the Law and for kosen-rufu.”​

 The founding spirit of the Soka Gakkai lies in realising the wonderful mission and power we possess as Bodhisattvas of the Earth. There is not the slightest need for us to feel unworthy or be envious of others. The noble life of a Bodhisattva of the Earth beats vibrantly in the very depths of our beings. We can tap and bring forth that pure and powerful life-force by chanting with a deep vow and taking courageous action!

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